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Car Accident - I-76 & MM 20.97
1 VehiclesDrug-ImpairedWork Zone
Vehicles
1
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dark lighted
Approximate crash location near I-76, AT, MM 20.97, BRIGHTON, ADAMS County, CO
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< 0.1 miJan 15, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
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INTERSTATE 76 WB & EAGLE BLVD
< 0.1 miDec 5, 2024 | Single-Vehicle Crash
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On Thursday, December 5, 2024, at approximately 4:07 AM, a single-vehicle crash occurred on I-76, near MM 20.97, BRIGHTON, ADAMS County, Colorado. 1 vehicle was involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Clear weather conditions and dark (street-lit) lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
12CN24007062
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Reporting agency
BRPD
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Records office
BRPD
Crash location reference
Mm 20.97
Route 076A | 20.970 | Non-Intersection
Crash classification
Cable Rail
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Recent Nearby Crashes in BRIGHTON
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I-76 & MM 20.971
< 0.1 miSep 21, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
I 76 WB & EAGLE BLVD TO I 76 WB / I 76 WB TO 144TH
< 0.1 miMar 17, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
I-76 & MM 20.971
< 0.1 miJan 15, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
INTERSTATE 76 WB & EAGLE BLVD
< 0.1 miDec 5, 2024 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
I-76 WB OFF RAMP & EAGLE BLVD
< 0.1 miOct 15, 2024 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
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Liability Context
General information based on this crash's reported factors and Colorado law
Drug Involvement Reported
Driving under the influence of drugs, including marijuana, is prohibited under C.R.S. Section 42-4-1301(1)(f). Impairment can establish fault in civil claims.
CO Revised Statutes Section 42-4-1301Work Zone Crash
Fines and penalties are typically doubled for violations in active work zones under Colorado law. Work zone liability may extend to contractors or government entities.
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1 (SUV)
Speed
Est. 75 mph (limit: 75)
Driver
Male, 34 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
Impairment
Other drugs suspected
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FAQ
Was it in a work zone?
Yes, this crash occurred in an active work zone.
Confirmed
Crash Summary
DateDecember 5, 2024
Time4:07 AM
Day of WeekThursday
LocationI-76 & MM 20.97
CityBRIGHTON
CountyADAMS County
Crash TypeSingle-Vehicle Crash
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles1
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road ConditionDry
LightingDark (street-lit)
AgencyBRPD
Case Number12CN24007062
Reporting AgencyBRPD